Intellectual Property Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30/32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Agile Working Policy

Free Parking

Death in Service

Remote Working

Long term absence cover for serious diseases

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join a well-established law firm in Oxford. This senior associate role involves managing a broad range of IP matters such as trade mark registration and copyright advice while developing a new service line. The firm offers a collaborative environment and strong support for growth, with an attractive benefits package including remote working and 30 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7 Years PQE in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious).
• Able to bring a client following or strong referral network.
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of IP matters, including trade mark registration and portfolio management.
• Provide copyright advice and handle infringement disputes.
• Develop IP commercialisation strategies and manage corporate transactions.

Job description

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Overview

Opportunity for an Intellectual Property Solicitor – Oxford

Intellectual Property Solicitor – Senior Associate – Oxford Up to 90,000 + Benefits

A well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a thriving Corporate & Commercial team is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join their Oxford office.

This is a strategic growth hire – the firm is currently turning away IP work and is ready to invest in building out a dedicated IP offering. You’ll have the chance to lead and shape a new service line, working alongside respected lawyers and a strong client base.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of IP matters, including:
• Trade mark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement.
• Copyright advice, licensing, and infringement disputes.
• Design rights and protection strategies.
• IP commercialisation – licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and R&D agreements.
• IP aspects of corporate transactions and M&A.
• Domain name disputes and online brand protection.
• Cease and desist actions and litigation support.

What’s on offer

• A platform to build and grow your own IP practice
• Collaborative environment with cross-referral opportunities from Corporate & Commercial team
• Full support from leadership to develop the service line
• Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 7 Years PQE in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious)
• Able to bring a client following or strong referral network
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering

Benefits

• 30/32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level)
• Agile Working Policy
• Free Parking
• Death in Service
• Remote Working
• Long term absence cover for serious diseases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Thomas Brown
Retained Consultant
Email: [e-mail]

About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice